In episode 293, I answer a super interesting and thought-provoking question from an individual who has found themselves deeply connected and attracted to their therapist who is seeking a similar lifestyle, feeling the therapeutic lines have become more complex. In this post, I dive deeper into this and offer my thoughts.
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Hello, friends. In this episode, I tackle two diverse questions relating to the therapeutic relationship when feelings of attraction are present in therapy, and dealing with cannabis use disorder when coupled with other mental health issues.
Do you think it’s okay for a therapist to self-disclose in therapy? In episode 289, I received a super interesting question from an individual asking my thoughts on self-disclosure. In this post, I dive deep into this topic and discuss whether I self-disclose, and the impact I feel self-disclosure has on both sides of the therapeutic relationship between client and therapist.
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Hello, friends. In this episode, I take a look at two very different but interesting questions related to self-disclosure in therapy, and coping with persistent depression, intrusive thoughts, and suicidal ideation where these feelings are brushed off in therapy.
In episode 288, I received a question from a younger listener coping with anxiety, depression, and more subtle forms of self-harm, who is concerned that their therapist will disclose information about their self-harm to their parents. In this post, I discuss confidentiality for minors, how to approach this with your therapist, and also talk about sharing information with your parents/guardians or loved ones.